This theme focuses on helping students develop the skills for systematic discovery to understand the science of the natural world around them in greater depth by using scientific inquiry.
STRANDS
Strand Connections: Energy is observed through movement, heating, cooling and the needs of living organisms.
Topic: Basic Needs of Living Things This topic focuses on the physical needs of living
things in Ohio. Energy from the sun or food, nutrients, water, shelter and air are some of the physical needs of living things.
1.LS.1: Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.
1.LS.2: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.